Department of Preventive Dentistry

Multiloop Edgewise Arch Wire (MEAW) Concept and Technique Course

Dr Tomio Ikegami
DDS (Kyushu), Cert Ortho and MSD ( Tufts), ABO

The aim of this course is to introduce the MEAW treatment concept and technique comprehensively. The MEAW treatment concept does not merely deal with the orthodontic technique; rather, it deals with the etiology, the diagnostic method of malocclusion and the modality of the treatment based on the differential diagnosis. In this course, the following aspects of the MEAW treatment concept will be discussed.

1. Diagnositic method in the MEAW treatment.
2. Significance of the 2nd and 3rd molar extraction in the orthodontic treatment.
3. Hints and thoughts for the application of the MEAW technique in daily orthodontic practice.
4. Treatment procedure and case presentation with MEAW treatment concept - Class I, Class II, Class III, Open bite and Asymmetry cases - all treated without surgery.
5. Analysis and discussion about results of treatment utilizing this method.
6. Discussion on retention - in search for better system and method.

Participants will also be exposed to MEAW bending and application practice during the course.

Each participant is to bring the following items to the course:

1. Weingart plier X 1 pair
2. Tweed Rectangular Arch Forming pliers X 2 pairs
3. Distal end cutter X 1 pair
4. Hollow Chop plier X 1 pair
5. Turret (0.022")
6. White coloured chinagraph pencil X 1 piece

Note
Five pairs of Kim pliers will be available for use during the wire bending. The Kim Plier (by 3M Unitek) is available for sale by Pharmaforte during the course to participants who wish to incorporate the MEAW technique into their practice.

About the Speaker

Dr Tomio Ikegami recieved his speciality orthodontic training at Tufts University from 1981 - 1983. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics in 1990. He is a Certified Orthodontist in the Japanese Orthodontic Society, and was the Director of Scholastic Affairs in the Nishi-nippon Orthodontic Society (N.O.S.). His strong interest in the MEAW technique was sparked by Dt Y.H. Kim, the developer of the MEAW technique and former Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Since his return to Japan, Dr Tomio Ikegami has been using this technique as a major part of his orthodontic practice. He has been conducting the MEAW course in Asia since 1997. He is currently the President of the Japan MEAW Technique and Research Foundation. He manages his own private practice which is restricted to orthodontics.

14 July 2003 (Whole Day) and 15 July 2003 (Morning session till 1 pm)

Venue

Seminar Room 3
Ground Floor, Faculty of Dentistry

National University Hospital

Organiser

Department of Preventive Dentistry

Faculty of Dentistry

National University of Singapore

Orthodontics Supplies provided by

Pharmaforte (agents for 3M Unitek)

Course Fees

S$75 for each Graduate Orthodontic Resident
S$150 for each member for the Association of Orthodontists, Singapore

(Course fees include 3 teas and 1 buffet lunch, reference materials, technique models, archwires and consumables)

Atendance is limited to 30 Participants

Registration Deadline

Friday, 4 July 2003

Application Form and Course Programme
(Adobe Acrobat File)

Please contact Dr Soh Jen of Department of Preventive Dentistry for more information concerning this course.

Telephone Number :	(65) 6779 5555 X 1657
Email :	pndsj@nus.edu.sg

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